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NCT00732095 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 3
Promoting Self-Change From Alcohol Problems: Mechanisms of Change in a Community-Based Intervention
A Phase 3 study, sponsored by Nova Southeastern University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 283
- Enrollment target
NCT00732095 is a Phase 3 study that has completed, run by Nova Southeastern University. The registered enrollment target is 283 participants.
The verdict
NCT00732095, a Phase 3 study, has completed, sponsored by Nova Southeastern University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 3
- Development phase
- 283 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Research has found that natural recovery (self-change) is a very common pathway to change for individuals with alcohol problems, accounting for nearly 75% of recoveries in several national surveys. Although few members of the public are aware that self-change is possible, it also is the case that many individuals with alcohol problems do not enter treatment because of the stigma or fear of being labeled. The proposed study is based on findings from a recent randomized controlled trial designed to promote self-change in the community for problem drinkers who had never been in treatment. Media advertisements were used to recruit 825 participants. Eligible respondents were sent assessment materials to complete. After the assessment materials were returned, participants were randomly assigned to receive two alcohol pamphlets that were freely available in the community or personalized feedback based on their assessment responses (e.g., how their drinking compared to national norms, health risks associated with their drinking). A 1-year follow up found that while there were no differences in drinking behavior between the groups, both groups had very substantial reductions in their drinking 1-year pre- to 1-year post-intervention. In an attempt to determine what accounted for the change, participants' reports of their drinking were evaluated with regard to critical study elements (e. g., when assessment materials were received). Surprisingly, results revealed that many changed after seeing the advertisement, and before receiving the assessment materials to complete. This suggests that either seeing the ad ("Thinking about changing your drinking?") or a message in the ad ("Did you know that 75% of people change their drinking on their own?") may have catalyzed the change. To evaluate when change occurs and the mechanisms that may give rise to change, a randomized controlled trial involving 3 groups will be conducted. The groups will differ in whether they receive a message
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Promoting Self-Change with Ads
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 283 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-08 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00732095
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00732095 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 3. The registered enrollment target is 283 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Nova Southeastern University, which has 71 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Promoting Self-Change with Ads is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00732095 about?
NCT00732095 is a clinical study titled "Promoting Self-Change From Alcohol Problems: Mechanisms of Change in a Community-Based Intervention". Research has found that natural recovery (self-change) is a very common pathway to change for individuals with alcohol problems, accounting for nearly 75% of recoveries in several national surveys. Although few members of the public are aware that self-change is possible, it also is the case that m...
What is the current status of trial NCT00732095?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 283 participants. The study started on 2008-03. Estimated completion is 2010-08.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00732095?
The interventions under investigation include: Promoting Self-Change with Ads (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00732095?
This trial is sponsored by Nova Southeastern University, which has 71 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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